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Salary - £46,507 - £49,353
Based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent, full-time
We will be reviewing applications upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), a world leading centre for excellent science across water, land & air, is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager! Here at UKCEH our scientists provide the data, insights and solutions that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.
We’re seeking a dynamic Philanthropy Manager to join our new Business and Partnership Development function. This is a brand-new role for UKCEH, key to identifying and nurturing long-term relationships with charitable trusts and foundations as well as donors. From managing a portfolio of six-figure research projects to leading the development of public donation campaigns, your role is vital for the development and delivery of our strategy for engagement with philanthropic organisations and individuals.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and delivery of UKCEH’s strategy for engagement with philanthropic organisations and individuals
- Working closely with our science staff to develop pitches suitable to attract funding from philanthropic sources
- Collaborate with other departments within UKCEH to address potential challenges associated with philanthropic funding (including financial constraints and contractual requirements etc.)
- With colleagues in the Business and Partnership Development Function, produce the assets and deliver the engagements required to raise our profile to these funders
- Oversee the ongoing management of our relationships with philanthropic funders
We are looking for someone with a track record in fundraising, a passion for environmental issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to overcome issues and drive funding success.
For the role of Philanthropy Manager, we’re looking for somebody who:
- Has a track record of securing six-figure funding from trusts and foundations for research projects
- Is experienced in developing and nurturing relationships with different profiles of philanthropic funders, such as charitable trusts, high-net-worth individuals or major donors
- Has proven business and financial acumen to assess strategic opportunities
- Has strong English writing skills for developing high quality funding proposals for philanthropic audiences and reports
- Has persuasive presentation skills, able to influence decision-making
- Has strong communication and networking skills
- Has a keen interest in the environment and environmental issues
- Is keen to travel and engage with philanthropic funders both in the UK and internationally
- Shows initiative and can work in a team as well as independently
- Is proficient in using software packages including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (like HubSpot, Salesforce or equivalent)
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
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27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
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10% employer pension contribution
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
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24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers
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Flexible working opportunities
And much more...
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our newly established Business and Partnership function and play a pivotal role in creating new relationships. If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now.
We seek to understand our environment, how it sustains life, and the human impact on it – so that together, people and nature can prosper.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation, working strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Risk Manager, to manage and improve Battersea’s existing enterprise risk management approach at a strategic and operational level.
To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience of being a risk leader, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, and practical application of risk management across a similarly sized organisation, with significant analytical skills.
More about Battersea:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love and expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them.
All the knowledge we gather in our centres helps us to improve the lives of the animals we’ll never meet, through our work with other rescue organisations and charities. We also help people make informed choices when getting a pet, we provide training and welfare advice, and we campaign for changes in the law when we see that dogs and cats or their owners deserve better.
Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
What we can offer you:
We offer our employees a wide range of benefits to reward them for the value that they bring to Battersea, to support them in their work, to help improve their health and wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
- Support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, a wide range of tools and resources, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. In addition to this, our offices are in a great location within London, have modern facilities, offer great employee socialising spaces and a discounted café. Best of all, coming on site offers you the opportunity to meet our lovely rescues with lunchtime cat socialising and the occasional office dog!
Equality, diversity and inclusion at Battersea:
At Battersea, we are committed to providing equality of opportunity, and developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from members of minority ethnic communities, who we know are currently under-represented at Battersea.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments.
Closing date: 2nd October 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 7th October 2024; w/c 14th October 2024
If you think you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re passionate about dogs, cats and our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement
Senior Major Gifts Fundraiser
(known at Oxford as Senior Development Executive – Humanities)
In 2025 Oxford will open its new home for humanities, the state-of-the-art Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. This is an opportunity to join the University’s Humanities Development team as we work to secure philanthropic support for scholarships, academics and the capital project.
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities. Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. When it opens, the Schwarzman Centre will bring together seven faculties from the division under one roof for the first time. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.
About the Role:
This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
- To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
- Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
- The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship
Salary:
Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421, plus an Oxford University weighting of £1,500 per annum (pro-rata).
What We Offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- Flexible hybrid working
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- Membership to CASE
- Training and development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
- Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 3 October 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 17 October 2024, in person in Oxford.
We are also seeking a Grade 7 Development Executive with the Humanities major gifts team (vacancy ID 175415), also closing on 3 October. Candidates should have the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k to £500k. For more information about this role, please click ‘Apply’, or go to bit.ly/3XtcAdQ
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Endowment Fund
Head of Evaluation (Targeted Projects)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Impact, Programmes and Partnerships
Salary: £64,500
Contract: 12 month – Fixed term
Location: Central London/Hybrid*
Application closing: 9:00am Monday 14th October 2024
We’re here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.
Absolutely central to this is designing, commissioning and managing complex and rigorous impact evaluations with experts in the field. The new government has an ambition to halve knife crime within a decade, and we’re anticipating opportunities to work with them to build evidence on new approaches to tackling violence involving children. Your role will focus on creating and making the best of those opportunities. You will:
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Serve as a senior member of the team. YEF is buzzing with activity and in order to prevent any bottlenecks, we need to expand our senior capacity.
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Run and manage closed calls for complex evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. For each of the programmes we work with, we find and appoint independent evaluators.
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Expertly manage relationships with key stakeholders. Aside from evaluators, we work closely with other grantees and partners.
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Represent YEF at governance meetings and other external engagements. We’re passionate about our mission, proud of the work we’re doing to get there, and we’re keen to share this with stakeholders.
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Provide support and counsel to our team of Senior Evaluation Managers and Evaluation Managers. This team closely manages over 35 efficacy trials, over 20 pilot studies and even more in the earlier stages of evaluation.
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Tightly manage and quality assure evaluations commissioned under Targeted Projects. YEF has set processes to maintain high standards and rigour. This role will ensure all evaluations adhere to these.
When applying for this role, please ensure that your cover letter can answer, within a maximum of 1000 words, the following questions:
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Please share why YEF’s mission is motivating you to apply for this role.
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Give clear examples where your experience directly relates to the “About You” section in the JD.
We aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we intend to serve at all levels of our organisation and encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.
We are offering an opportunity to join our ASK (Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge) team within Kent & Medway.
As an Apprenticeship Adviser, you will:
- Deliver both virtual and face to face presentations to students from small groups to larger assemblies to raise awareness of apprenticeships, and other technical education routes.
- Deliver bespoke sessions to students in supporting them to register and apply for apprenticeships.
- Deliver awareness raising sessions to parents, teachers and local stakeholders.
- Support the coordination and booking of school events, working with teachers and careers advisors to assess their school/college apprenticeship delivery to date.
- Work proactively with key partners and stakeholders promoting CXK across the region.
You will:
- Have some experience and knowledge of the work-based learning sector and wider routes into Apprenticeships. Full training and support will be given to build on experience/up-date knowledge.
- Have planned, delivered, and evaluated virtual and face to face sessions engaging students, teachers and parents.
- Have a network of stakeholders and partners across the region to enhance the support to schools, colleges and partners.
- Have a proven track record of successfully working towards targets and KPIs.
- Be able to engage confidently and sensitively with schools at a range of levels of seniority up to and including head teacher level.
- Be an articulate and confident communicator who has experience of presenting to and engaging with an audience of children/young people.
Closing date: 9am Monday 7th October
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd October
Choosing a career with CXK means you will join an organisation that supports your development and provides opportunities to take part in rewarding work that allows you to make the most of your potential.
Due to the nature of CXK’s work, all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is thrilled to be partnering with a global charity in the search for an enthusiastic and committed Database Officer. If you are a CRM expert with excellent attention to detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
In this role, you will focus on managing and maintaining the organisation’s donor and supporter database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, while streamlining processes for data entry and reporting. You will have opportunity to work in a charity with a rich history of supporting a vital yet often overlooked workforce, the role provides both professional growth and the chance to be part of an important humanitarian cause.
Title: Database Officer
Hours: Full time, permanent.
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: London with 1 day per week (Monday) working in the office
Closing date: Friday 4th October at 12pm
1st stage interviews will be held in person, week commencing 14th October, and the 2nd stage will be held in person the week commencing 21st October.
More about the role:
As Database Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining the organisation’s Raiser’s Edge database, ensuring data accuracy and supporting their fundraising efforts. You’ll collaborate with various teams, providing data insights, handling donations, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Your work will directly impact the charity’s ability to connect with donors and drive fundraising initiatives, helping them continue their vital work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Raiser’s Edge database, ensuring data accuracy.
- Support the Development Team with data queries and reporting.
- Process and reconcile donations and assist with direct debit and gift aid claims.
- Provide database access support and training to colleagues.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment, where your contributions will have a real, lasting impact. If you're detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to use your data expertise for a worthy cause, I’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Faye at Harris Hill or apply to this advert.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Marsh Barton, Exeter – Flexible hybrid working
Contract: Full- or part-time hours (22.5 hours p/w minimum, up to 37.5 hours p/w full-time)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
The Company:
Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).
ELF’s vision is that every family affected by blood cancer or a blood disorder in the South West receives compassionate, tailored support. We aim to lighten the load, supporting patients and families from diagnosis, through treatment and after treatment, at hospital and in the local community.
Joining ELF offers you more than just a job; we offer you the chance to be part of a collaborative team that makes a real difference to the lives of others. At the same time, we offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer flexible working hours, ideal for someone looking to contribute to a meaningful cause in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Role:
We have a newly created opportunity for a Head of Income Generation to join ELF as a senior leader within our charity. You will be responsible for setting and delivering our fundraising strategy and achieving income targets in line with our objectives. You will manage our income generation team and support the CEO and Board of Trustees to set and deliver strategy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting and delivering ELF’s income generation strategy in consultation with the CEO and the fundraising team.
- Line managing our fundraising team and providing management to the wider team when the CEO is absent.
- Recording fundraising activity and maintaining accurate reports to meet KPIs.
- Setting monthly income targets based upon activities, opportunities and key dates.
- Developing and managing a prospect pool for major gift cultivation, researching relevant donors and facilitating introduction.
- Creating compelling fundraising proposals and communicating effectively with donors.
- Ensuring excellent stewardship of donors, providing relevant reports and updates.
- Supporting fundraising efforts across various income streams, including trusts, grants, and corporates.
- Ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
- Promoting ELF’s mission, values, and acting as an ambassador with donors, patients and stakeholders.
- Attending board meetings to provide updates on income generation.
- Complying with ELF’s policies and undertaking additional responsibilities as requested by the CEO.
The Person:
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working in a fundraising position and driving an income-generation strategy. You will have demonstrable success in securing gifts from a range of donors and in building excellent relationships, with colleagues, donors and beneficiaries. You’ll come with substantial experience in applying for grants from a range of sources and in securing legacy pledges.
The ideal candidate will have a proven knowledge of fundraising principles and of the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission guidelines. You’ll be experienced in using fundraising databases and data segmentation to identify and develop prospect lists. Exceptional attention to detail and a good working knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles are required.
As our Head of Income Generation, you will be highly motivated with the ability to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements and adapt to changing situations. You’ll share ELF’s passion in supporting cancer patients and their families.
Experience working in a medical charity would be desirable, but we will consider candidates from a variety of charitable backgrounds. Team leadership experience would be beneficial. A fundraising qualification would be useful, although not essential.
This role can is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis. We can be flexible with how the hours sit across the week to fit in with your schedule, however we do ask that the role holder works during core hours and has some flexibility to occasionally attend events and fundraisers outside of working hours. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week based in the Marsh Barton office.
The Rewards:
In return, we offer a flexible hybrid working environment, a competitive salary package of £40,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), pension scheme, Blue Light discount, paid volunteering days, a free counselling service for all staff, and a culture which encourages professional development.
As a charity, we are fully committed to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before joining our team.
If you are passionate about supporting our charity and have the skills to set and deliver our fundraising strategy, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications will be Friday 20th October.
No agencies please.
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The role
Do you have good people skills, are you organised, methodical and can work with IT equipment and manage databases?
We are looking for a Corporate Services Support Officer who will support our HR & IT functions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end process of employee recruitment, updating our policies and procedures, managing the IT requirements and maintaining the HR & IT databases. We need someone who has got experience of working in a support function and would like to be involved in moving our support model forward.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 1st October 2024, with interviews taking place w/c 14th October 2024. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th October 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Closing Date: 2 October 2024
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We're looking for a Shop Support Manager in Teddington! This is an exciting new opportunity to work with our brilliant shop team in Teddington on a 12 month fixed term contract, as part of our ongoing plans to grow our Retail teams and deliver inspiring retail spaces across the UK.
We want to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street and we need driven and passionate people to get us there!
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Role
As Shop Support Manager, you will provide key operational support on defined areas, working alongside the Shop Manager in Teddington to understand the shop, community, and proposition.
Working closely with the Shop Manager, you'll assist in the delivery of the shop's potential.
You'll play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, helping to embed best practice ways of working and support the Shop Manager in empowering the volunteer team to help drive the shop forward.
The role will also involve the responsibility of day-to-day operations and leadership of the shop to enable the shop's continued success during the Shop Managers absence.
About You
You will be someone with proven retail skills, who understands the importance of teamwork.
You'll bring:
- Retail or charity retail experience
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build & maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people.
- A flexible, positive and resilient attitude, able to work at pace in a fast-moving environment.
- Results driven approach with experience of working to targets.
- Experience and confidence using a range of IT platforms including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), as well as systems for the management of other areas (e.g. reporting, volunteer management).
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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The role
Cruse Bereavement Support is a charity providing bereavement information and support to grieving people across the UK. We are looking for an organised and motivated Marketing and Communications Officer to join our small marcomms team and help increase the reach and engagement of our digital marketing and communications channels.
You will be responsible for helping us reach more bereaved people, volunteers and supporters with our content and digital products. You will liaise with staff and volunteers across Cruse to collaborate on marketing projects. You will be able to multi-task across a wide range of marketing and communication tasks, where no two days are the same. You will have strong IT, content creation and editing skills as well as a creative flair and an eye for detail. You will assist the Marketing and Communications Manager on planning ways to maximise the value and impact of small budgets.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 29/09/2024, We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 1/10/2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager, Northern Ireland
Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office based in Belfast, Northern Ireland with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £35,020 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band 2*, Profession/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £35,020 per annum, increasing to £37,209 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £39,398 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re recruiting for a Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to join our team in Northern Ireland.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience in shaping policy and the ability to communicate the position of the MS Society in Northern Ireland and to develop its profile to a wide range of audiences.
You’ll also act as a spokesperson for the MS Society in Northern Ireland and play an important role in developing our strategic approach to supporting people affected by MS. Helping us to ensure that our priorities align with the needs and aspirations of the MS community.
We’re looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate that they understand the challenges that people with MS face. You’ll be mobilising the MS Community in Northern Ireland to make a powerful case for continued improvement in the treatment, care and support of people living with MS.
You’ll be enthusiastic and passionate about the work we do, forge strong partnerships with key stakeholders and represent the MS Society at key meetings and events in Northern Ireland.
This is a fantastic role for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Northern Ireland, enjoys taking a strategic and operational lead and enjoys leading powerful campaigns.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 30 September 2024
Anticipated interview date: Week commencing Monday 7 October 2024
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
This is a key role within Learning and Work Institute (L&W), responsible for delivering high-profile, impactful programmes of research and development, focused on employment and better work.
This will involve leading programmes of research and development work aligned to ambitions in our strategic plan 2024-2029: making the case for widening support to find suitable work to groups who currently miss out, in particular disabled people; improving employment support and in-work progression by evaluating programmes, disseminating evidence and identifying new ideas to trial; focusing on how work, skills and health services (and wider support services) can work better together to support more people into work; and considering how to promote healthy and inclusive workplaces with access to training and development opportunities.
You will bring expertise in applied research; a track record in developing and delivering impactful programmes of work; a good understanding of the policy context; experience in business development; and a passion for making an impact.
You will need to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of L&W’s leadership team of Heads and Directors and role-model our values and behaviours.
Benefits
Salary of £44,625 - £57,750 (FTE), depending on experience and location
- 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays.
- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance 3*salary
- Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)
- Flexible working practices
- Employee Development Scheme
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Eye care scheme
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Silver award in Investors in People
Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Development
· Design and lead research and development (R&D) programmes and projects, particularly on employment, job quality and the labour market
· Identify and secure income to fund projects, including through proactive approaches to funders and partners, and responding to tenders and calls for proposals
· Ensure that work is delivered to time and quality expectations, within budget, with appropriate measures of its impact, and with regular engagement with partners and funders
· Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders involved in relevant policy, delivery and research fields – including national, regional and local government, other national/local agencies, trusts and foundations, service providers, and other research centres and think tanks
· Speak and present at external events as a representative of L&W
· Keep up to date with key developments in policy, research and practice, especially on employment, employment support, labour market issues, and social and economic inclusion
Organisational duties
· Manage researchers (line and project management) positively and proactively contributing to their personal and professional development
· Work collaboratively, leading with integrity and sharing the load, being willing to take on projects outside of programme if needed
· Play an active role in the organisation as a functional and strategic leader, as part of L&W’s R&D Heads and Leadership teams
· Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and a positive, open and collaborative approach in line with L&W’s core values and staff charter, called ‘Our Culture’
· Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required
Person Specification
Essential Skills:
- Degree (in a relevant subject e.g. economics, other social science, statistics), equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent experience
- Proven track record in delivering complex and high-profile programmes of research and development work, including managing and mobilising resources, and delivering to time and quality expectations within budget
- Understanding of current policy and practice in relation to employment and the labour market, and low pay and progression, at a national and/ or local level
- Strong understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research, with the ability to design, develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality research and development work
- Proven track record in building strong relationships with government, delivery organisations, partners and funders
- Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including co-ordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development
- Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Knowledge of and commitment to L&W’s charitable aims and purpose
Desirable Skills:
- Strong understanding of maximising organisational impact, through impact measures and framework
- Successful experience of income generation, including developing research proposals, developing funding relationships and bid writing
- Experience of working in or closely with a policy, communications, media and/or public affairs team
- Experience of delivering a range of policy and research outputs – for example research reports, thematic reviews, articles, blogs and summaries
The successful candidate may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Learning and Work Institute works in both England and Wales. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. We research what works, influence policy, and develop new ideas to improve practice.
Main purpose
This is a key role within Learning and Work Institute (L&W), responsible for delivering high-profile, impactful campaigns, research and development work, focused on lifelong learning and essential skills. The postholder will play a leading role in shaping and delivering our lifelong learning campaign.
The role will involve leading campaigns and programmes of research and development work aligned to ambitions in our strategic plan 2024-2029. This includes advocating for adult learning and making the case for wider entitlements to lifelong learning; making the case for essential skills, understanding patterns of learning participation to tackle persistent inequalities; and building the evidence base on engaging people in and delivering essential skills.
You will bring expertise in campaigning and/or applied research; a track record in developing and delivering impactful programmes of work; a good understanding of the policy context; experience in business development; and a passion for making an impact.
You will need to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of L&W’s leadership team of Heads and Directors, and role-model our values and behaviours.
Benefits
- Salary of £44,625 - £57,750 (FTE), depending on experience and location
- 31 days' holiday increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service, of which 6 are shutdown days in addition to public holidays.
- Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Group Life Assurance 3*salary
- Hybrid working (with 40%-60% of your time in the office)
- Flexible working practices
- Employee Development Scheme
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental pay
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Eye care scheme
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Silver award in Investors in People
Duties and responsibilities
Research and Development
- Design and lead campaigns, research and development (R&D) programmes and projects, particularly on lifelong learning and essential skills
- Identify and secure income to fund projects and campaigns, including through proactive approaches to funders and partners, and responding to tenders and calls for proposals
- Ensure that work is delivered to time and quality expectations, within budget, with appropriate measures of its impact, and with regular engagement with partners and funders
- Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders
- Speak and present at external events as a representative of L&W
- Keep up to date with key developments in policy, research and practice
Organisational duties
- Manage researchers/project managers (line and project management) positively and proactively contribute to their personal and professional development
- Work collaboratively, leading with integrity and sharing the load, being willing to take on projects outside of programme if needed
- Play an active role in the organisation as a functional and strategic leader, as part of L&W’s R&D Heads and Leadership teams
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and a positive, open and collaborative approach in line with L&W’s core values and staff charter, called ‘Our Culture’
- Occasional travel and overnight stays will be require.
Person specification
Essential
- Degree (in a relevant subject e.g. economics, other social science, statistics), equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent experience
- Proven track record in delivering complex and high-profile programmes of campaigns, research or development work, including managing and mobilising resources, and delivering to time and quality expectations within budget
- Understanding of current policy and practice in relation to learning and skills
- Strong understanding of campaigning and advocacy work, with the ability to design, develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to make an impact on policy
- Strong understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and how research evidence can be used to influence policy
- Proven track record in building strong relationships with government, delivery organisations, partners and funders
- Experience of developing and leading a high-performing team, including co-ordinating and managing projects and priorities, and supporting professional and personal development
- Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Knowledge of and commitment to L&W’s charitable aims and purpose
- Strong understanding of maximising organisational impact, through impact measures and framework
Desirable
- Successful experience of income generation, including developing funding proposals, developing relationships and bid writing
- Experience of working in or closely with a policy, communications, media and/or public affairs team
- Experience of delivering a range of policy and research outputs – for example research reports, thematic reviews, articles, blogs and summaries
The successful candidate may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Learning and Work Institute works in both England and Wales. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.
We are seeking an innovative person who loves data and problem solving.
Senior Data Executive
Location: Slimbridge/Hybrid
Salary: £34,405 per annum
Vacancy Type: 18 months, fixed term
Function: Marketing, communications and campaigns
About The Role
You will develop our data and analytical capabilities, to give us a more in-depth understanding of our visitors and supporters, enabling their supporter journey to maximise income and engagement.
As our Senior Data Executive you will work in partnership with colleagues across WWT to:
- Improve our data warehouse, helping us get the most out of our data
- Ensure we have the data and processes to optimise our visitor and supporter journeys.
- Evaluate the impact of campaigns in the short and long term
- Analyse patterns of giving from members, visitors and other donors
- Create and manage data metrics, dashboards and reporting mechanisms through Power BI
We are a small team so you’ll be able to get involved in a lot of different projects.
This is a fixed term, project funded position for 18 months. The role is based at WWT Slimbridge but is suitable for hybrid working, with a minimum of two days a month in the office.
About You
We are looking for an excellent numbers oriented communicator, comfortable working on data and analysis projects while also building relationships with colleagues.
You will be innovative and forward thinking with an eye for detail and appreciation of data quality.
You will have experience working with SQL databases and building dashboards.
If this sounds like you then click apply, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Closing Date: 06/10/2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.
We are seeking a new CEO for FearFree - a dynamic and compassionate leader with a broad skill set to guide and support the charity through its next phase of growth and development.
FearFree is a South West-based charity dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. With over 30 years of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including personalised support for victims, voluntary programmes for perpetrators, and specialist support for children and young people affected by abuse. Our holistic approach aims to offer not just short-term relief but lasting change and hope for the future.
Our services are designed to meet the diverse needs of those affected, providing tailored support that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives and move beyond trauma. We are at a critical juncture, having recently launched an ambitious four-year strategy to expand our reach and strengthen our impact. The new CEO will play a crucial role in implementing this strategy, leading a committed team, and ensuring that our services continue to meet the highest standards of excellence while navigating the challenges of a changing funding landscape.
Key details:
Job title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - FearFree
Contract: Permanent, full time
Pay: £90,000
Location: Trowbridge / hybrid (average 2 days per week on-site)
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in strategic leadership and executing organisation-wide strategies.
- Strong ability to unite teams behind a shared vision and manage change effectively.
- Track record of delivering organisational growth and development.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen and ability to capitalise on business development opportunities.
- History of managing and developing teams of comparable scale and complexity.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing with a demonstrable empathetic approach.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and performance monitoring.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Effective spokesperson with strong influencing skills for external stakeholders.
- Alignment with FearFree’s vision, mission and values, showing resilience, adaptability, and innovative thinking.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive at harrishill co uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 7th October 2024.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.